After three podium finishes, without reaching the top step, Barbadian distance runner Carlie Robinson made her breakthrough on Sunday capturing CARICOM Chairman’s Cup Elite 10K title in Saint Lucia.

The victory marked a defining moment in Robinson’s career ending years of near misses after she finished third twice and second once in the annual event.

“I was extremely happy with this result. I have wanted to win this race for almost ten years and it finally came to fruition for me. It was not a guarantee on Sunday,” she told Barbados TODAY.